Andy Roddick reviewed Novak Djokovic’s defeat at the Monte Carlo Masters.
The 38-year-old came up short against Alejandro Tabilo, who extended his unbeaten record against the Serbian.
Tabilo’s 6-3, 6-4 victory ensured he booked his spot in the third round where he will play Grigor Dimitrov.
This is the sixth defeat of the season for Djokovic and he has not won a title since becoming the Olympic Champion in August 2024.
Is Andy Roddick worried about Novak Djokovic’s form?
Novak Djokovic continues to struggle for results and consistent performances in 2025.
He has yet to win a title and the Serbian has already lost six matches during the campaign so far.
There has been talk around his level of motivation to play tennis, given he has now won every big title in the sport after becoming Olympic champion.
Djokovic is judged on his ability to win the big titles given the high standards he has set for himself, but Andy Roddick thinks the 24-time Grand Slam champion and thinks he is questioning where he is at right now.
“I don’t think the base level for Novak for a successful year is two majors any more,” he said. “I think the question is can I build up my season? Can I peak for the majors? Can I be as good once as I ever was? I think that matters more.”
Andy Roddick assesses Novak Djokovic’s Monte Carlo defeat
Djokovic began his Monte Carlo campaign against Tabilo, a player who recorded a straight sets win against him at the 2024 Italian Open.
But he once again struggled against Tabilo, as he produced 14 unforced errors in the first set before losing in straight sets.
Post-match the World number five was so upset with his performance he issued an apology to those who watched him play. Roddick on the other hand, does think this result should not cause Djokovic to panic.
“I don’t know if we would have seen Novak here in this tournament or for the last couple of years, frankly, if he didn’t live up the street,” he added.
“I think this is almost paid practice for him. He is going to reset. The next Monday comes and he is still going to be in Monte Carlo training for the clay court season.
“I don’t put a ton of stock in this, maybe there is a bit of a match up issue but if Novak gets a good run of three or four weeks at the French Open, even having lost to Tabilo twice, I know who I would be taking three out of five sets.”
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